21.5" i3 or i5 for imovie & logic pro

I have been using OS X for over a year (bought my first Macbook Pro last year), and decided I wanted to replace my old Windows HP Pavillion a500n and my Compaq Presario (both are around 7 years old) with a new Imac.

Definitely not the first option. All around, it's just not a great option for what you want to do. Between the other two, the i5 would suit you better for iMovie and logic, however, if it's not heavy use, the i3 would do fine. Or you could get the refurb i7, unless you don't like the big screen.

Wait until the end of August and buy this model at a refurbished price. It should do what you want it to, without needing to go 27" (unless the bigger screen is a draw for you). Also, it will be as fast or faster than the 09 i5 27" for almost all applications.

I have been using OS X for over a year (bought my first Macbook Pro last year), and decided I wanted to replace my old Windows HP Pavillion a500n and my Compaq Presario (both are around 7 years old) with a new Imac.

Wait until the end of August and buy this model at a refurbished price. It should do what you want it to, without needing to go 27" (unless the bigger screen is a draw for you). Also, it will be as fast or faster than the 09 i5 27" for almost all applications.

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